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What was it?
Microsoft's mobile OS. Live Tiles, Metro UI, deep Office integration. The third ecosystem that never was.
What happened?
Microsoft ended Windows Phone support. App gap was insurmountable. Market share peaked at ~3%.
Migration Guide
Android or iOS. Microsoft now ships its apps on both platforms.
Timeline & context
Windows Phone shut down in December 2019, 7 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Windows Phone shut down?
Microsoft ended Windows Phone support. App gap was insurmountable. Market share peaked at ~3%.
What should I migrate Windows Phone to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Windows Phone?
Not among the tracked alternatives.